Hiring immediately! Our busy law office is looking for a legal case manager to help us oversee all aspects of case management. Ideal job seekers will be incredibly organized, and have experience drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing case files. If you are an effective communicator, and a great teammate who is a natural self-starter, we’d like to talk. Please apply today! Must have experience.

• Organize and maintain all case files, and information concerning engagement, whether electronic or paper, in accordance with the law firm policies
• Aid attorneys with all aspects of case management, including billing, docketing deadlines, and providing reminders as requested
• Collaborate with outside vendors, staff, and attorneys, to manage the law firm’s case load, present case summaries/updates, and ensure that deadlines are met
• Create legal documents for attorney review
• Provide recommendations to attorneys with regard to cost and time-effective ways to accomplish the client’s goals

• Manage a portfolio of legal cases and ensure that all deadlines are met
• Prepare and file legal documents and correspondence with courts and opposing counsel
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, meetings, and court appearances
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and other parties involved in the cases
• Conduct legal research and provide support to attorneys as needed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and databases
• Ensure compliance with court rules and procedures
• Assist with billing and other administrative tasks as needed
• Interview prospective clients over the phone or in-person
• Open Insurance Claims
• Opening new files
• Collect and analyze intake information
• Collect all relevant documents
• Fully investigate each case
• Maintain contact with clients on a regular basis
• Verify insurance coverage and maintain contact with the insurance company
• Manage medical care of clients.
• Explain procedures or forms to clients.
• Prepare documents and correspondence
• Draft settlement demand packages
• Relay settlement negotiation from attorney to clients and adjusters utilizing demands/offers in Client Profiles
• Collect documentation of all damages sustained such as medical records, bills, and loss of income
• Read and interpret medical records and reports
• Organize and maintain case files
• Organize tangible damages
• Must have a strong work ethic and be able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Must have great people skills as the position requires a great deal of client contact
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Must be able to prioritize work and work under pressure
• Must be well-organized and detail-oriented
• Must be familiar with relevant laws as it applies to personal injury claims, motor vehicle accidents, and insurance
• Must have exceptional communication and writing skills
• Must have standard office computer skills
• Knowledge of medical terms and traumatically induced conditions is helpful
• Knowledge of insurance coverage types and policies is helpful

• Effective organizational and communication skills, both written and oral, are needed
• Experience drafting legal documents and conducting legal research is vital
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but a 2-year degree and Paralegal certification are acceptable - High school diploma is required
• Previous case management process experience is needed - preferably as a personal injury case manager, or related jobs such as paralegal, legal secretary, or legal assistant at a law firm, non-profit, or human services agency
• Comfortable with computer programs, such as spreadsheet presentation, word processing, and case management software

• Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field preferred
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software

The Ugwonali Law Group is an award-winning attorney firm that will take a hands-on approach to every case we handle. Unlike other attorneys and law firms in Atlanta, the Ugwonali Law Group will personally handle every aspect of your case. You can rest assured that your case is in the very best hands.